Princeton

Princeton is a boy's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 464 boys in the United States.

Princeton at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Princeton

Princeton belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Princeton first appears in Social Security records in 1950. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #402 in 2017, and in 2024 464 babies received the name — 9,828 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Princeton in US records

First recorded (US)
1950
Best US rank
#402 in 2017
Peak year
2017
Babies named Princeton in 2024
464
Total since 1880
9,828

Princeton in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
2012
Best rank
#2321 in 2022
Babies named Princeton in 2025
4
Total since 1996
51

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Princeton mean?

The meaning of Princeton is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Princeton a boy or girl name?

Princeton is a boy name. In 2024, 464 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Princeton?

Princeton comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Princeton?

Princeton first appears in US records in 1950. Its best-ever ranking was #402 in 2017, and 464 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].